Startup investors in Exeter
Exeter, in the South West, has 282 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 282
- Active investors, 2 years
- 547
- Rounds, 2 years
- 85
- Median round
- £173k
Who is investing
In the last two years 87 funds, firms and family offices and 458 angels took shares in companies in Exeter, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter | University | 5 companies |
| Challenge Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Dragonrose Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| TN Capital Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Agm Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 547 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 85 funding rounds were raised by companies in Exeter, an estimated £112.1m, with a median round of about £173k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 46% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Exeter compares
Exeter accounts for 5% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £173k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (59), software & it (34) and retail & ecommerce (22). By stage, 36 are at seed, 25 have exited, 21 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is University of Exeter, in 5 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Exeter?
Pulse found 547 outside investors taking shares in companies in Exeter in the last two years: 87 funds, firms and family offices, and 458 angels.
How much do companies in Exeter raise?
Over the last two years 85 rounds were raised, an estimated £112.1m in total. The median round was about £173k.
Which sectors raise the most in Exeter?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (59), software & it (34), retail & ecommerce (22) lead in Exeter, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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